Certificate in Professional Banking & Finance

Aspiring Bankers

CURRICULUM

  • SEMESTER 1 – FINANCE PRIMER

    • MACROECONOMICS

    I. FINANCE & FINANCIAL SECTOR

    II. ECONOMIC SYSTEM

    III. FUNDAMENTALS OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS

    • FINANCE

    I.FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

    II.OTHER INVESTMENTS

    • FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

    I.READING FINANCIAL STATEMENT

    II.RATIOS

    III.ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FOR WEALTH MANAGERS

    IV.CORPORATE FINANCE

     

  • SEMESTER 2BANKING

    • BANKING PRIMER

    I.INTRODUCTION

    II.CENTRAL BANK & REGULATIONS

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    • RETAIL BANKING

    I.RETAIL BANKING

    II.DEPOSIT PRODUCTS & OPERATIONS

    III.RETAIL LENDING – LOAN PRODUCTS & OPERATIONS

    IV.OTHER PRODUCTS & SERVICES

    V.MOBILE & INTERNET BANKING

    • CORPORATE BANKING

    I.INTRODUCTION

    II.DEBT & LIABILITY PRODUCTS

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    • NBFC

    I.OVERVIEW OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANIES (NBFC)

    II.PRODUCTS, CLASSIFICATION, FUNDING

    III.DIGITAL INNOVATIONS IN NBFCs

  • SEMESTER 3 – WEALTH MANAGEMENT

    • WEALTH MANAGEMENT

    I.INTRODUCTION

    II.EQUITY STOCK SELECTION PROCESS

    III.FIXED INCOME SECURITIES – INVESTMENT EVALUATION M

    IV.MUTUAL FUNDS

    V.DEPOSITORY OPERATIONS

    VI.FINANCIAL PLANNING

    VII.PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

    VIII.MEASURES OF RETURN

    IX.RETIREMENT PLANNING

    X.INVESTMENT PLANNING FRAMEWORK

  • SEMESTER 4RISK, COMPLIANCE & JOB READINESS

    • RISK MANAGEMENT

    I.BANKING RISKS & TYPES

    II.MARKET RISKS

    • REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

    I.LAW AND PRACTICE OF BANKING

    II.ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

    • JOB READINESS

    I.COMMUNICATION SKILLS

    II.CUSTOMER SERVICE

    III.RESUME WRITING

    IV.INTERVIEW  PREPARATION – HR

    V.MOCK INTERVIEWS – HR AND DOMAIN

     

Curriculum Highlights

20-Hour Soft Skills Program for Placement (4 hours per module)

  • Importance of nonverbal communication
  • Reading body language cues (facial expressions, posture, gestures)
  • Effective use of eye contact, posture, and gestures
  • Practicing confident body language
  • Crafting a compelling resume for your target industry
  • Tailoring your resume to specific job descriptions
  • Highlighting skills and achievements using strong action verbs
  • Formatting for readability and impact
  • Professional attire for interviews and the workplace
  • Importance of personal hygiene and presentation
  • Business etiquette and workplace dress code guidelines
  • Building a professional wardrobe on a budget (optional)
  • Common interview formats and preparation strategies
  • Answering behavioral and situational interview questions
  • Techniques for effective communication and self-promotion
  • Developing a strong elevator pitch
  • One-on-one mock interviews with industry professionals or experienced trainers
  • Receiving constructive feedback on body language, communication, and responses
  • Practicing answering difficult interview questions
  • Building confidence and interview experience through Mirroring.